DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 5,906 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 28,340 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Actuaries
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $126,700 | +39.2% | 191 | 52 |
| Jersey City, NE | $119,000 | +30.8% | 10 | 5 |
| NEWARK, NE | $117,000 | +28.6% | 39 | 1 |
| McLean, VA | $111,360 | +22.4% | 24 | 4 |
| Hartford, CO | $109,100 | +19.9% | 12 | 5 |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | $105,197 | +15.6% | 18 | 2 |
| Newport Beach, CA | $104,200 | +14.5% | 28 | 4 |
| New York, NY | $103,500 | +13.7% | 582 | 91 |
| Newark, NJ | $103,500 | +13.7% | 144 | 5 |
| Charlotte, NC | $103,477 | +13.7% | 40 | 6 |
| WINDSOR, CO | $103,076 | +13.3% | 10 | 2 |
| Detroit, MI | $102,588 | +12.7% | 21 | 5 |
| Tampa, FL | $102,250 | +12.4% | 43 | 9 |
| Wilmington, DE | $101,215 | +11.2% | 26 | 9 |
| Portland, OR | $100,000 | +9.9% | 23 | 5 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $100,000 | +9.9% | 13 | 3 |
| Weatogue, CT | $99,154 | +9% | 15 | 4 |
| Richmond, VA | $98,839 | +8.6% | 32 | 5 |
| Roseland, NJ | $97,700 | +7.4% | 11 | 3 |
| Seattle, WA | $97,490 | +7.1% | 41 | 10 |
| Hartford, CT | $97,080 | +6.7% | 66 | 14 |
| Miami, FL | $96,262 | +5.8% | 17 | 11 |
| WALNUT CREEK, CA | $93,400 | +2.6% | 17 | 4 |
| Armonk, NY | $93,400 | +2.6% | 39 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $92,472 | +1.6% | 284 | 37 |
| Woodland Hills, CA | $92,000 | +1.1% | 37 | 6 |
| Stamford, CT | $91,000 | 0% | 25 | 12 |
| Irvine, CA | $90,777 | -0.2% | 24 | 11 |
| Wellesley, MA | $90,000 | -1.1% | 39 | 1 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,625 | -1.5% | 168 | 29 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $115,850 | +15.5% | 302 |
| New York | $102,752 | -23.2% | 666 |
| Colorado | $102,000 | -22.7% | 79 |
| North Carolina | $101,462 | -21.9% | 63 |
| Delaware | $101,215 | N/A | 26 |
| South Carolina | $100,000 | -0.7% | 1 |
| Florida | $98,675 | -19.9% | 93 |
| Virginia | $94,500 | -30.5% | 81 |
| Connecticut | $91,663 | -38.2% | 176 |
| Washington | $91,545 | -40.3% | 54 |
| Massachusetts | $91,241 | -25.4% | 406 |
| Alabama | $90,000 | -37.2% | 1 |
| Arizona | $90,000 | -27.4% | 11 |
| New Jersey | $90,000 | -34.5% | 306 |
| California | $89,964 | -27.6% | 451 |
| Michigan | $88,462 | -16.4% | 64 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,398 | -17.8% | 176 |
| Illinois | $87,235 | -28.5% | 374 |
| Oregon | $85,415 | -34% | 30 |
| Louisiana | $85,000 | +2.5% | 3 |
| New Mexico | $84,677 | N/A | 3 |
| Minnesota | $83,000 | -24% | 42 |
| Maryland | $83,000 | -37.5% | 34 |
| Indiana | $83,000 | -15% | 56 |
| Texas | $81,950 | -18.3% | 125 |
| Ohio | $80,040 | -30.7% | 71 |
| Vermont | $80,000 | N/A | 3 |
| Kentucky | $78,000 | -35.3% | 18 |
| Rhode Island | $77,510 | -28.8% | 8 |
| Tennessee | $77,500 | -34.3% | 12 |
| District of Columbia | $74,635 | -51.3% | 8 |
| Wisconsin | $72,806 | -40.4% | 36 |
| New Hampshire | $72,400 | N/A | 12 |
| Missouri | $72,000 | -39.5% | 22 |
| Arkansas | $71,282 | N/A | 6 |
| Maine | $70,970 | -46.6% | 3 |
| Georgia | $70,000 | N/A | 124 |
| Iowa | $68,264 | -47.4% | 104 |
| Montana | $68,000 | N/A | 2 |
| Utah | $67,000 | -48% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $65,639 | -46.1% | 2 |
| Nevada | $63,315 | -52.2% | 1 |
| Idaho | $60,500 | -45% | 3 |
| Kansas | $60,000 | -52.3% | 19 |
| Hawaii | $20,000 | -81.4% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Actuaries positions, 76% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 24% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Bachelor's | $88,473 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Bachelor's | $106,441 |
| The Prudential Insurance Company of America | Bachelor's | $108,500 |
| TOWERS WATSON DELAWARE INC. | Bachelor's | $84,525 |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | Bachelor's | $85,600 |
| Milliman | Master's | $89,000 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Bachelor's | $102,752 |
| American General Life Insurance Company | Bachelor's | $93,134 |
| Transamerica Life Insurance Company | Master's | $80,496 |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | Not specified | $85,700 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Actuaries is Professional and Technical Services at $101,400. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Management of Companies at $84,903.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 5,906 DOL filings, the median salary for a Actuaries is $91,000, ranging from $73,944 to $113,498.
The 90th percentile salary is $206,430 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $126,700.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Actuaries positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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